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IBIS World Industry Research Report
...out a subscription. Contact your Business Advisor today to get a free IBISWorld report. Our SBDC Business Advisers have access to this information for a variety of industries and are able to supply you with valuable demographic and industry data that could make or break your business. To request ...
National Small Business Week 2021 Virtual Summit Announced September 13-15
Coming up on September 13 – September 15, 2021: National Small Business Week Virtual Summit hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration Attend this free, online event to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners, and chat with industry experts! This 3-day, action-packed event wi...
Alaska Row Tours
...add a junior rowing camp providing technical instruction, reading wind and water currents, and learning to understand bathymetry will be integral in my camps; but I really want my rowing camps to be about developing fitness and grit. I feel the moment you start rowing in a place as ...
Happy AANHPI Month!
...to exit) The Alaska SBDC website provides no-cost online business plan templates, market research tools, financial spreadsheets, and other essential resources for entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their businesses. The website also provides access to small business workshops, events, and network...
April Update from the Executive Director
...re funds are allocated by Congress. Additionally, news that Holland America and Princess were both canceling their Alaskan cruises and not opening their properties for the summer was a huge blow to the tourism industry. That plus oil prices continuing to trend around $20 a barrel seem to indicate ...
Alaska SBDC Presents at America’s SBDC National Conference
...l development opportunity to attendees from SBDCs worldwide. The conference helps them grow as advisors, to in turn help grow the thousands of small businesses they work with every year. The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center was buzzing with business development experts, advisors, and SBDC...
Alaska SBDC Summit: Exploring Artificial Intelligence on March 4 in Anchorage
...l highlight the transformative potential of AI in national security and defense applications. By harnessing the power of advanced AI technologies, decision-making capabilities can be enhanced, situational awareness can be improved, and critical infrastructure can be better protected. Before the Summi...
Kayak Adventures Worldwide, LLC
...ucts whenever possible. Kayak Adventures’ biggest news is the construction of a new building on their downtown property that will provide upgraded guest outfitting, gear storage, and a large employee apartment. “Our construction project to build an upgraded facility was driven by our desire to go abo...
Desire Wellness
...eering preventive exercise medicine. Their ground-breaking online program, that can be executed at home, serves as an affordable and convenient alternative to in-person physical therapy sessions or gym memberships. On the business-to-business (B2B) front, they are delving into ergonomic training to m...
Why You Should Be Changing Your Facebook Business Page Strategy
...from this by tapping in to local influencers and news platforms who are already looking to featuring stories about Alaska’s small business and entrepreneurship scene. Share stories directly from their Facebook pages, especially if they’re about you! You can also share stories that are relevant to yo...
Waffles First… and Next the World
...nd there’s chicken with its proprietary handmade breadings and delicious seasonings. But there’s nothing really simple about it because this classic combination of sweet, fried, and savory comes to you with your health in mind. Green has created a menu that is allergy and special-diet friendly. Who d...
Mary Jane Fate: Celebrating an Alaska Native leader
...ate also served Alaskans as one of four prominent Americans honored nationally for promoting cancer awareness in 1998 (others honored include Nancy Murkowski, Sue Ann Thompson and Sam Donaldson). Through her and others’ efforts, the Breast Cancer Detection Center nonprofit was formed in 1976. She ser...
Tourism Season is Here: Tips for Small Business Success
...idance on marketing, managing inventory, planning finances, and running a seasonal business like a pro. We also offer a suite of workshops and resources on everything from social media to customer service to empower you and your business. Let’s connect to get started. Summer is a time for growth, ...
Choosing A NAICS code
...thing, some definitions: (NAICS) stands for North American Industry Classification System. The system is an multi-national attempt to classify enterprises by their intended economic activity. (LOB) stands for Line of Business. It refers to the first two digits of the NAICS code, and designates the ca...
FAQs About the Alaska SBDC
...already, apply to work with an advisor on these crucial steps online here. I need to reinvent my business, how can you help? One needs to look no further than the newspaper industry today to realize that even the most notable of business models need to reinvent to survive. ...
SBA Achieves Historic Small Business Lending for Fiscal Year 2020 with More Than $1.4 Billion in SBA Alaska District
...implemented by the SBA and Treasury to primarily finance payroll for small businesses impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. Highlights from the PPP include: 27% of PPP loan volume was in low-and moderate-income communities, which is in proportion to the percentage of population in these areas. More...